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SO02 VUS

2002 Citroen C5

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,611 mi
Last recorded131,611 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Citroen C589,012 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO02 VUS
MakeCitroen
ModelC5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 131,611 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 131,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW,FRONT N/PLATE WATER MARKED EMMISIONS TO LOW TO RECORD READING

Pass 24 Jul 2008 110,757 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 93,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 67,268 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 46,075 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C5?

Based on 931,868 MOT tests across 82,427 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,739
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
82,427
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,736
position lamp(s) not working 29,340
Registration plate lamp not working 24,921
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,920
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SO02 VUS is a 2002 Citroen C5 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Citroen C5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 89,012 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO02 VUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen C5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SO02 VUS registered?

SO02 VUS is a 2002 Citroen C5, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is SO02 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO02 VUS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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